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Alzheimer's: Managing sleep problems
Why sleep problems are so common
How to promote a good night's sleep
What to do if your loved one wakes during the night
Common Alzheimer's sleep problems
Common sleep problems related to dementia
Supporting a good night's sleep
Using sleep medications
Remember that you need sleep, too
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Common sleep issues with dementia
Tips for a good night's sleep
When a loved one wakes during the night
Using sleep medicines
Remember that you need sleep too
How to promote a good night's sleep
What to do if your loved one wakes during the night
Common Alzheimer's sleep problems
Common sleep problems related to dementia
Supporting a good night's sleep
Using sleep medications
Remember that you need sleep, too
Content
Common sleep issues with dementia
Tips for a good night's sleep
When a loved one wakes during the night
Using sleep medicines
Remember that you need sleep too
Using sleep medicines
If lifestyle changes don't help enough, ask a member of the healthcare team about medicines that bring on sleep.
Be aware that these medicines raise the risk of falls and confusion in older people who have trouble thinking, learning, remembering or making decisions. As a result, sleep medicines often aren't recommended for this group of people.
If these medicines are prescribed, they may help your loved one get on a regular sleep schedule. Once that happens, the healthcare team likely will recommend stopping use of the medicine over time.
